Police believe a woman who has gone missing from Carlisle may be in the Oxford area.

They are appealing for help to trace a 48-year-old Vanessa Day, who was last seen when she discharged herself from the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle on Friday, December 14.

She is described as 5ft 3in, of medium build, with blue eyes, short brown hair and speaks with a Northern accent.

Anyone who thinks they may have seen Ms Day is asked to call Cumbria Police on 0845 3300247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.